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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$14.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,966/year ($2,081/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 51,250 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $29,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,966 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $29,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,378 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,268 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,966 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Kentucky?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Kentucky is $29,650 per year ($14.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,190 and $35,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $29,650, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $24,966 per year ($2,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 51,250 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.